How to know period styles in furniture; a brief history of furniture from the days of ancient Egypt to the present time, illustrated with over 300 typical examples and a brief description of each period (1913)
Kimerly, William Lowing · Grand Rapids, Mich., Grand Rapids Furniture Record Co. · leaf 18
EGYPTIAN Stone was the principal building material of the Egyptiansbut wood and metal were used for the lighter articles. Allthree materials were employed .in making furniture. The principal woods were the sycamore, cedar and somevarieties of palm. Carving and inlaying were used, but painting was…
Furniture -- Styles
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